The revised wingtips were contoured for installation of the pods. 38" to 102'. The drawing on page 54 shows the dimensional differences. The scoring camera stores were droppable aluminum pods. The major components in each pod were three 16mm cameras, one 35mm camera, a battery, a dynamotor, and two heater and blower units. In the event of an emergency release, the stores were equipped with a parachute recovery system and flotation bags installed in the removable tip of the aft section of the pod.

The nose gunner was separated from the bombardier. 50 caliber gun installation was added to the radio compartment. These guns could traverse a 180° azimuth, 78° elevation and 45° depression. This installation was to replace the waist positions. With the incorporation of this change, the crew could be reduced from ten to eight. • An external ammunition supply was provided for the ball turret, thereby affording the gunner more room. In addition to improving crew comfort, the gunner was then able to wear a backpack parachute.

Reed. B-17 E, 41-9112, named Dreamboat was selected for the project. Numerous armament changes were made to the aircraft. They were as follows: • Consolidated hydraulically-powered turrets (the same as those used on the B-24), were added to nose and tail. The nose gunner was separated from the bombardier. 50 caliber gun installation was added to the radio compartment. These guns could traverse a 180° azimuth, 78° elevation and 45° depression. This installation was to replace the waist positions.